Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found…
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What’s the deal with activated charcoal?
Throughout my career I’ve seen dozens of supplements come and go in terms of trendiness, from herbs and amino acids,…
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FDA proposes putting percent daily value of added sugar on food labels
Companies would be required to label the amount of added sugar as a percent of recommended daily calorie intake under…
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Is it better to get 30 minutes of exercise or 30 minutes of extra sleep?
Here’s a simple quality-of-life question: If you had 30 minutes of extra unexpected free time in your day, would you…
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Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight
Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on track toward a healthier weight,…
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Can a glass of red wine help burn fat cells?
If your Valentine’s Day date asks you whether you want white wine or red this weekend, think toward the color…
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Many gyms not fully accessible to people in wheelchairs
While some fitness centers may be accessible enough for wheelchairs to get through the door, most lack all of the…
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Turmeric: 5 things you didn’t know about the superfood
Using food as medicine is as old as time, but such so-called folk remedies often get a bad rap from…
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Woman experiences unexpected, rapid weight gain after fecal transplant procedure
A woman who had a successful fecal transplant to treat a bacterial infection in her intestines has experienced unexpected and…
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Is your cardio workout messing with your muscle growth?
The question: I know cardiovascular exercise is good for your heart and blah, blah, blah, but when I’m really hitting…
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